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Bae Family History

Bae Name Meaning

Korean: variant of Pae . Chinese: variant of Bai . Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 梅 see Mei

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bai, Pae, Baek, Ban, Bak, Bar, Bale, Joe, Bau, Bee

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Where is the Bae family from?

You can see how Bae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bae families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Bae families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bae's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Bae families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bae ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bae. 100% of Bae men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bae census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bae. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Bae. For the veterans among your Bae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bae lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Bae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bae in 1975 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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